Stanford Engineering · Science

The Future of Everything

Host Russ Altman, a professor of bioengineering, genetics, and medicine at Stanford, is your guide to the latest science and engineering breakthroughs. Join Russ and his guests as they explore cutting-edge advances that are shaping the future of everything from AI to health and renewable energy. Along the way, “The Future of Everything” delves into ethical implications to give listeners a well-rounded understanding of how new technologies and discoveries will impact society. Whether you’re a researcher, a student, or simply curious about what’s on the horizon, tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments that are transforming our world.

Episodes

This podcast episode explores the fascinating similarities and differences between children learning language and AI systems learning language. The guest, Michael Frank, discusses the potential of artificial intelligence models to provide scientific insights into children's learning. While previous models were limited,...

Best of: Computational modeling can help us understand Alzheimer’s disease

02 Feb 2024

26m

The future of immigration

26 Jan 2024

27m

Best of: The future of art

19 Jan 2024

29m

The future of digital health

12 Jan 2024

31m

Best of: New life for old muscles

05 Jan 2024

27m

Russ's Holiday Episode Playlist

20 Dec 2023

Best of: Making sense of the gut biome

15 Dec 2023

28m

Best of: What can the DNA in your blood reveal about your health?

08 Dec 2023

27m

The future of AI Chat: Foundation models and responsible innovation

01 Dec 2023

35m

The future of ecohydrology

17 Nov 2023

31m

Best of: Bendable electronics

10 Nov 2023

27m

Best of: Developing electronics for the extremes of space

03 Nov 2023

26m

The future of computational imaging

27 Oct 2023

36m

AI processed

This podcast episode explores various fields and technologies such as computational imaging, HDR imaging, computational photography, indirect light transport, optical computing, generative AI, and virtual reality. It delves into applications ranging from autonomous cars to Hollywood production, addressing challenges, t...